Procurement Insights

APRIL 4, 2025

Below is a ranking from highest to lowest focus on procurement and supply chain practices, as of April 4, 2025, based on their stated missions, agendas, and historical emphasis. Its emphasis on actionable strategies (e.g., CPO roundtables, SIG University workshops) and real-world procurement execution (e.g.,

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Procurement 52

Planergy

MAY 8, 2025

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. 4][5] Supplier Portals Enhance Collaboration: Digital supplier portals are now in use across 35% of procurement platforms. 3][6] Spreadsheet Dependency Persists, But Is Declining: Spreadsheet-based workflows remain a pain point.

Strategy 52

Strategy Real-time Visibility Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 13, 2023

Procurement success in 2023 with our Strategy Course. Procurement Conference — 10 Best Procurement Conferences. Attending a procurement conference allows you to meet like-minded professionals and industry peers in procurement. However, what are the reasons why procurement professionals attend a conference?

Procurement 159

Procurement Chief Procurement Officer Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain 159

Procurement Insights

MAY 10, 2025

Procurement Insights isnt just an opinion engine. Its the institutional memory of the procurement profession and the only advisor offering contextual guidance built from decades of archived intelligence. It fills critical gaps in depth, agility, and contextual insight that most traditional analysts and association models overlook.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization 52

Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

By combining H&Zs sustainability expertise with JAGGAERs advanced procurement technology for Scope 3 emissions tracking and data collection, organizations can better integrate sustainability into their procurement strategies. As companies seek to address these issues, the role of procurement is changing.

Leadership 52

Leadership Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability 52

Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

I have noted that many LinkedIn posts regularly mention the belief that the C-Suite continues to see procurement primarily, if not solely, as a cost-savings function. This broader agenda suggests that while cost savings remain important, procurement’s role has expanded to include value creation and strategic partnership.”

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency 52

ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

Last week, Ivalua partnered with Ardent Partners to discuss Procurement 2022: Big Trends and Predictions. . Procurement 2022: Big Trends and Predictions. #1. Enterprises will continue to undergo the financial burden of revenue disruptions, consumer , and uncontrolled supply chain variables. . View Webinar Replay.

Procurement 130

Procurement supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions 130

ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

What Will Impact Procurement Processes in 2021? Supply Chain Transformation is ongoing but never more important than in 2021. Supply Chain Risk and Supply Continuity: Risk moved front and center of Procurement during the pandemic, as procurement organizations grappled with constrained supply chains.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 162

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Supply chain resilience 162

Procurement Insights

APRIL 18, 2025

This is due to factors such as fragmented procurement, lack of centralized contracts, supply chain disruptions, and rapid adoption of new technologies 3 5. Direct materials are usually managed with formal procurement processes and long-term contracts, which dampen price volatility and create predictability.

Price 75

Price Demand Supply chain Real-time Visibility 75

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 24, 2023

So, the question remains: What are the key challenges and agenda items for procurement leaders in 2023, and how will they adapt to these challenges? Key thought leaders included Jacob Gorm Larsen , Ex-Director of Digital Procurement, Maersk Group; Prof. Now, more than ever before is the time for enterprises to invest in technology.

Procurement strategies 52

Procurement strategies Strategy Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement 52

TYA Suite

JULY 17, 2024

Procurement strategy is the cornerstone for sustained growth when negotiating the complexity of today's corporate environments. Traditionally, procurement strategy entails meticulous planning to procure goods and services efficiently, aligning with organizational goals. to meet the unique needs of each category.

Procurement strategies 40

Procurement strategies Strategy Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 40

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 7, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Supplier Collaboration Software — What You Should Know The use of supplier collaboration software continues to rise as businesses grow and technology advances. However, what is it?

supply chain software solutions 130

supply chain software solutions Collaboration Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Empowering CPO

MAY 8, 2023

Importance of Risk Management in Procurement Procurement plays a critical role in the success of any organization, as it involves acquiring goods and services necessary for business operations. Finally, we will provide practical tips for incorporating risk management best practices into your organization’s procurement process.

Risk management 52

Risk management Risk Procurement strategies Strategy 52

Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 21, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2023. Financial Supply Chain — The Ultimate Guide of 2023. Supply chain collaboration is definitely new to many newcomers in the supply chain industry. It may be an overused term in the supply chain but still confuses a lot of people. . LEARN MORE.

Collaboration 199

Collaboration Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 199

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 20, 2023

Procurement plays a critical role in the success of an organization and requires the right tools, strategy, and people to remain competitive. At its core, procurement strategies are all about managing the change aimed at driving continuous improvement in the supply chain. Disruptions are never going to end.

supply chain software solutions 52

supply chain software solutions Procurement Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Calling all procurement and supply chain professionals: YOUR VOICE MATTERS! For the next issue of our magazine , which will be out by the first half of December, we drafted some questions for Jon Hansen , Strategic Advisor from Procurement Insights. What do supply chain resilience and adaptability really mean?

Procurement 60

Procurement Supply chain resilience Supply chain Sustainability 60

Una

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Understanding Offshoring, Onshoring, Nearshoring, and Rightshoring in Procurement Explore the nuances between offshoring and other approaches to procurement and how each one can impact the bottom line, supply chain resilience and overall strategic objectives.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Procurement Supply chain resilience supply chain budgeting 52

Arkestro

JANUARY 9, 2024

Resources / Blog / 4 Key Trends Reshaping Manufacturing Procurement in 2024 4 Key Trends Reshaping Manufacturing Procurement in 2024 The dust is settling after the upheaval of the pandemic, yet the manufacturing industry remains forever changed. Sustainable bidding.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Supply chain resilience Procurement Supply Chain Optimization 52

Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

The Manufacturing Supply Chain Journey through AI and Automation Manufacturing Supply Chains Explained The manufacturing supply chain comprises all the processes a business uses to turn raw materials and components into final products that are ready to be sold to customers, whether these are consumers or other businesses.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions 52

HICX

OCTOBER 21, 2022

In a series of interviews which took place during World Procurement Congress 2022 (WPC) in London, we spoke to a number of thought-leaders and experts from the Procurement and Supply Chain industries about their opinions on Supplier Experience Management (SXM) and the future of Procurement.

Suppliers 52

Suppliers Management Supply chain resilience Procurement strategies 52

World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

What is Procurement? Procurement refers to the business processes involved in acquiring goods, services, and work from external suppliers. Scope : Procurement spans the entire process from identifying requirements to contract closure. Stakeholders : Procurement involves multiple internal stakeholders across the organization.

Strategic sourcing 52

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 9, 2023

The Importance of Procurement in Business Procurement is the lifeblood of any business. This can range from raw materials for production, to office supplies, to strategic partnerships. Understanding Procurement Metrics To gauge the effectiveness of procurement activities, businesses rely on procurement metrics.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Quality 52

Planergy

MARCH 12, 2025

Download Free Copy Reshoring vs Nearshoring: Key Differences and Business Benefits Category Inventory Written by Lyle Del Vecchio 16 min read Tags Procurement Supply Chain Management Last edited March 12, 2025 Download PDF IN THIS ARTICLE What is Reshoring? Benefits of Reshoring Challenges of Reshoring What is Nearshoring?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions 52

TYA Suite

MAY 23, 2025

Stronger risk management and supply chain resilience Effective collaboration provides greater visibility into potential risks, such as raw material shortages or market disruptions. It helps businesses streamline procurement, sourcing, and supplier management processes.

supply chain software solutions 40

supply chain software solutions Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency Suppliers 40

Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

Brief Overview of Procurement Welcome to our deep dive into the world of procurement. But before we venture into the depths of innovation in this field, let’s first establish what procurement really is. This is especially true in procurement, where the landscape is rapidly evolving. Understanding Procurement A.

Innovation 52

Innovation Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability 52

Value Match

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The Environmental Agency has set out it’s own risk management strategy to support the nation for flooding and coastal changes. However, what can we do as procurement professionals to help? Monitor and adapt: Procurement teams should monitor the changing risks and adapt their strategies accordingly.

Procurement team 52

Procurement team supply chain software solutions Supply chain resilience Bidding 52

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

With AI’s lightning-speed evolution, supply chain attacks are expected to become even more sophisticated and harder to detect, putting procurement and logistics professionals on high alert. Understanding and mitigating these risks are essential to maintaining the integrity and resilience of supply chains.

supply chain software solutions 52

supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting Supply chain Procurement 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

Introduction In an era where businesses are increasingly seeking efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and agility, the role of procurement has become more critical than ever before. This is where the concept of managed procurement services comes into play. The role of procurement services in businesses is multifaceted.

Management 40

Management Procurement Supplier relationship management Supply Chain Efficiency 40

Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

One area where digital transformation has had a profound impact is in procurement, and specifically, in the realm of spend analysis. Procurement is a strategic function that encompasses the acquisition of goods and services required to support an organization’s operations.

Real-time Visibility 40

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Data 40